Tag Archives: Mercy

Faith is the Weapon Needed to Fight Our Spiritual Enemies

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 David faced many enemies and was in distress as written in the post “He … Continue reading →

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He is Faithful and Just

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

The mood of Psalm 6 from verse 1 through verse 7 is one of distress. David is in spiritual, physical, and moral agony but starting in verse 8, the mood turns from despair to hope because of his confession before … Continue reading →

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Receiving The Kingdom Like Children

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In thinking of ways to receive the kingdom of God with enthusiasm like children as written about in Just be Yourself, we need to give all credit for what is accomplished in our life to God. We need to be … Continue reading →

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Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth … Continue reading →

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Kindness Is

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Kindness is personal Like the Lord who is merciful. Kindness is vulnerable Like wanting to be accountable. Kindness is thoughtful So that we can be helpful. Kindness is caring And never overbearing. Kindness accepts everyone…

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